Cleome brachycarpa
The largest specimen I have come across of this species so far. It’s clearly enjoying excellent growing conditions in the shadow of the Archer cliffs.
The largest specimen I have come across of this species so far. It’s clearly enjoying excellent growing conditions in the shadow of the Archer cliffs.
While bright yellow in visible light this flower is completely dark and non-reflective in UV light.Endemic.
On the hills overlooking the Detwah lagoon on the west coast of Socotra I found many interesting flowers, and luckily some not destroyed by goats. In a few days this location would have been bone dry, and I found many signs of the coming dry season as many small plants were drooping from lack of […]
On the hills overlooking the Detwah lagoon on the west coast of Socotra I found many interesting plants, and luckily some not destroyed by goats. Up close you can clearly see the resin on the hairs. In a few days this location would have been bone dry, and I found many signs of the coming […]
Altitude 3083 metres. Native range is Ecuador to Venezuela.
Altitude 3083 metres. Native range is Ecuador to Venezuela.